Quote from: maydna on Today at 09:49:16 AM

Quote from: TopTort777 on October 05, 2023, 02:22:45 PM

Quote from: maydna on October 05, 2023, 01:22:08 PM

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You did not say anything 1)why gambling is bad and you think it is better not to show them it 2)why kid will become gambling addicted if he sees that adult gamble?

About my example with swimming and chewing gum. It was all done to make competition more interesting, to increase desire to win. Why do you think it is bad to do that? In this case, a bet = a reward.

Gambling is bad if they lose control. If we don't show it to them, that's fine too, right? They also don't have to gamble their whole lives, even if it's just once. Gambling is a choice, and if they don't see that choice, they don't need to gamble. I have many friends who have never gambled once in their lives, and their lives are fine. They never even saw adults gambling when they were children, and they did not gamble when they were children. Their life is fine.

Do you want to take the risk of gambling in front of your children, and later, you will see your children also gambling like you? I don't see that happening to my kids.

Now, if you notice some children gamble when they often see adults gambling, they gamble with their friends. This will later become a habit in their relationships and will be carried over until they grow up. If they think gambling is normal, who will be responsible if they become addicted to gambling? It must be his parents or the people around him. If they didn't have to see gambling, no one would be bothered by having to help him cure his gambling addiction.

When pleasure becomes a desire to bet because of the reward factor, they will become even more addicted. If it can benefit them, go ahead. But remember, they will feel challenged to prove they can always win. But if they lose, they will fall into an abyss from which even they will find it difficult to rise.

Thanks for your comment.

First of all, you have told that "gambling is a choice". I agree to that, but that supposed to be kids choice, to gamble, to get into the game, or have only to get fun from and etc. I dont understand why parents choose what their kids must or must not do? Kids life isnt a concentration camp where other decide when and what you do.

Speaking about risk. If we talk about with kids what risks gambling might cause, and if I see that they realise everything we have talked about, then I see no reason for forbidding to gamble or just watch. We have risks everywhere btw. Shouldnt I drink Coca-Cola in front of my kid, because there is risk of getting addicted to sodas and gain diabetes? Of course no. Should I forbit to eat chips and fast food, because "as adults we understand that this food is not good and there is a risk of getting obesity" or "because my kid should eat only healthy food" ? Of course no again.

There is a saying - "Like father, like son". Dont want your kid get addicted into gambling, dont be addicted yourself. Or do whatever you want, but remember that kids are our mirror. But that does not mean to stop doing something. Be smart, know your limits. And let kids get their own experience.